The Day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5)

Paul continues his eschatological teachings concerning the Day of the Lord, a unique time of God’s judgment on the whole earth. And he closes his letter exhorting the Thessalonians to holy living, looking to the Coming of Christ (Rapture).

00:00 - Opening thoughts and review of previous section

03:10 - The Thessalonians are aware of the Day of the Lord

13:13 - The Day of the Lord surprises unbelievers

17:26 - The Day does not surprise believers

27:55 - Christians will not experience the Day of the Lord (Tribulation)

36:44 - Exhortation to respect and appreciate teaching elders

40:33 - Admonish the non-workers and be sensitive to the weak

45:42 - The spirituality of the believer - never murmur and complain

51:52 - Examine all prophetic utterances

57:09 - Abstain from all forms of evil - just live right

59:20 - Paul closes this epistle

64:50 - Summary and final thoughts